The Cyberith Virtualizer will immerse you in virtual reality without bothering the neighbors

The rise of virtual reality has been a dream come true for gamers who want to be truly immersed in their game. There’s been a lot of clamor over the Occulus, but that’s only the visual aspect. If you want to be able to run, jump, crouch, and sit in your game, then you need a literal platform to do so.

While there have been some options available like the Omni, they’re often very loud, and don’t feel like you’re actually walking. The Omni is a bowl shaped platform that you have to wear special foot coverings with, and it is extremely loud to walk on. The Cyberith Virtualizer on the other hand, is a flat platform you can full out sprint in wearing nothing more than your socks. While you will have to wear a harness, you can jump, crouch and sit normally without much annoyance.

The surface of the platform is low-friction, but the sensors are high-precision, so it can accurately tell what action you are doing. While this is only the physical aspect, it would pair well with VR displays like the Occulus, and a quality pair of surround sound headphones. Having tried the Occulus myself, you really do want to walk around, and it’s annoying when you want to run (I played Alien: Isolation and it was terrifying) and can’t. This is currently a overly funded crowdfunding campaign, but should you have interest in getting one for yourself will cost you around $1,000+. Keep in mind that the Occulus, headphones, gaming system, compatible games, controllers, and any other needed accessories for the full experience would be separate.